Barry Bannan to Leeds on loan.

[Blackcountry Villa]

Stupid decision. He should be starting for us or at least be on our bench, he's better than Herd, Petrov and Pires at least.

[Toronto Villa]

This thread is funny. Maybe for his development having Bannan playing an important role in a good promotion seeking side like Leeds is better than being on the bench at a relegation fighting side like us. He'll likely play more, under less stress, and he's under a very good up and coming coach. But it is a lot easier to call GH a dick because that seems to be the popular trend amongst many right now.

[TimTheVillain]

This thread is funny. Maybe for his development having Bannan playing an important role in a good promotion seeking side like Leeds is better than being on the bench at a relegation fighting side like us. He'll likely play more, under less stress, and he's under a very good up and coming coach. But it is a lot easier to GH a dick because that seems to be the popular trend amongst many right now.

Think not, and in fact, it's the stress that he needs.

[Clampy]

I remember during the Man City game in the second half, they were given a free kick, which happened not that far away from Bannan, and instead of walking away or joining the others in the box to defend it, he grabbed a Villa player's arm in an attempt to make a wall, then turned round and started shouting and pointing at various other players to get them organised.  It was great to see, despite us being 2-0 at the time, he had'nt let his head drop.

If we were sitting a bit more comfortably in the league, i might have understood him going on loan, but personally i'd rather have him sitting on the bench. He's been a rare highlight for us this season, it's a shame he's not going to finish it with us.

[Shrek]

I'm glad he is going to be playing instead of been on the bench.

Kyle Walker spent 6 months at QPR and has fit straight in to our side, hopefully the same will happen with Bannan.

Because as has already bren said he has a great future with us.

[Chris Smith]

If Makoun gets injured or suspended again, we've nobody with an eye for a pass that Bannan

Delph.

[Risso]

I'm glad he is going to be playing instead of been on the bench.

Kyle Walker spent 6 months at QPR and has fit straight in to our side, hopefully the same will happen with Bannan.

Because as has already bren said he has a great future with us.

We might need him this season.  We have lots of central midfielders, but not many of them are very good.

[cheltenhamlion]

I can't see the fuss. It looks a decent deal all round to me.

[Dave Cooper please]

I reckon Bradley is a better player than the Notlob game showed.

Do you mean the Man City game ?

Yes!
I get confused.

[1_Pablo_Angel]

I'm a massive fan of Barry but if he's going to struggle to get game time here I'd rather he got it somewhere else, provided he's in Ged's long term plans.

Perhaps a relegation scrap isn't the perfect time for a young, slight, skilful and technically impressive footballer to be playing regularly in his first season around the 1st team.

[darren woolley]

I really like BB but i reckon getting some game time at Leeds we will benefit long term.

[PaulWinch again]

Well lets just hope he does well, and it benefits him.

[ozzjim]

Did the WI run out of tea to cause this many grown men to flounce about regarding a young player needing more experience going out on loan for a few games? Or has the apocalypse arrived. Bannan is quality, but young, inexperienced and still a little lightweight. The midfield has 3 main men now, Delph,  Reo Coker and Makoun. The latter is back from suspension, the other 2 are in the side, and Bradley is going to get a shot to impress at some stage. Bannan can go, get experience and games, and come back more useful than he is now. Ditto Fonz and Herd if there are offers.

[Blackcountry Villa]

I'd rather have him coming on as a sub to make something happen than fucking Petrov. Whats Petrov going to do? Pass it backwards to the defence?

[The Situation]

Hmmm. Don't know what to make of this. I was surpsied on hearing the news I'll admit.

I like Bannan. Crafty, little player. Nice passing and dribbling skills where he can run at defences making things happen.. He tries hard all the time and usually makes an impact of some sort. I'll be honest, I'd rather he'd stay with us but if he has to go on-loan then so be it. I don't know why he has to go on-loan, but I hope it benefits him.

Like others have said, I wouldn't want the pressure he has and I can see why loaning him out to Leeds will just let him do what he does best without having to deal with too much pressure. Here's hoping we stay up and when we get him back he's improved even more.